. >> the first day of trial for the polls to egyptian president mohammed morsi and 14 senior members of his muslim brotherhood ended almost as soon as it began. morsi says that he is still the legitimate president of egypt. the judge adjourned the trial because the defendants chance disrupted the proceedings. the defendants are charged with murder and incitement of violence. they all face the death penalty if they're convicted. the trial has been now adjourned until january 8th. >> the white house and head of the intelligence committee in congress are rejecting nsa leaker edward snowden's plea for clemency. that would give him a lesser punishment if he returns to the united states. officials said that no offers are being discusse in that s nowden should return to the united states and face charges. >> the head of the senate intelligence committee is defending the nsa. that agency is facing global criticism a claim satisfied on foreign allies. democratic senator dianne feinstein says that the nsa operates under direction of other departments. >> i believe the nsa is filled with good p